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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.87, 24,774.56 and 9,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.87, 24,774.56 and 9,993.92 is: 13,792.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.87 : 24,774.56 = 9,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.87/24,774.56 = 9,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.87x = 24,774.56 × 9,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.87x = 247,594,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,594,796.83/17,951.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.15

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